Discuss basic copyright issues as they apply to middle school teachers.

List and discuss the most common copyright and fair use issues that a middle school teacher will encounter.  At the end of the lesson, the teacher will be able to apply fair use tests to everyday applications.

Big Guns power point presentation developed by the group.

 

Simpson, C. (2005). Copyright for schools : A practical guide (4th ed.). Worthington, Ohio: Linworth Books.

 

Pre and post tests.

 

Complete the pretest.  View the copyright portion of the power point.  Discuss the scenarios as needed.  Complete the post test.

Ask each student what she would do for a series of give scenarios.

Jennifer Wethington, Kelly Taylor